> > heat pump water heater ($1200) or a conventional electric heater > ($600-$700).
Odd. I _just_ replaced mine. 50-gallon Rheem conventional electric. $400. (22 years ago I spent $300 on the same thing.) They offered an intriguing stainless-steel option at around a 50% premium, but the 2-week delivery time was a deal killer. The hybrid heater will pay for itself in a year or less...There is also a > tax credit for it this year That's pretty compelling, how trustworthy is that payback figure? If your numbers are good, the hybrid can pay for its entire _replacement_ in only two years, against your other option. Is it likely to last two years? I’m just concerned about reliability and the controls - if they flake out > nothing happens. At least with a conventional water heater you can still > have one element working (like mine right now) and get some warm water. A valid concern. But, it's a _hybrid_ heater. There's still a conventional element or two in there. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
